Volt Meter Gauge

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  1. Dougs55

    Dougs55 Member

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    Didn't take me long to get back to asking questions!
    I have hooked up everything that I am aware of to get a signal back to my volt meter in the dash but I am missing something. I have included a sketch to kind of show what I have but not sure how the signal gets back to gauge. The fusable link has me confused as well and do not know where to put it, I am sure I can pick one up at the parts store.

    Help:confused:
     

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  2. Rich 5150 69

    Rich 5150 69 Member

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    Are you using a volt meter or amp gauge...? Volt meter is tied into any switched circut ( with ignition switch on ) and a ground.
     
  3. Dougs55

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    It's a volt meter and yes that is what I thought and I had it tied into a hot wire but not at the ignition. Guess I will try that and see if that will solve the problem.
     
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  4. vwnate1

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    Volt Meter

    You can tie it in anywhere there's switched 12 volts .

    Remember to wire the radio live so you can listen to it with the key off .
     
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    Come to think of it....the radio is gone in my truck. LOL! :D
     
  6. Dougs55

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    Voltage Gauge

    Finally got it through my thick head that the thing was bad. Ordered a new one and all is good on the home front. It is on to the brake glitch that I need to figure out.
     

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